For ruggedness and reliability an Excalibur crossbow can not be beat. We don't sell many Excalibur crossbows each year, but those customers that do buy one fall in love with their purchase. Because Excalibur crossbows are not compounds, many shoppers overlook them when comparing products. However, Excalibur crossbows have quality triggers, plenty of speed and power, and an almost indestructable design. The simplicity, reliability, and accuracy of the recurve design has been proven in the field and in competitions around the world. For more information on Excalibur crossbows visit their website at www.excaliburcrossbow.com Their site is loaded with good information on crossbow performance and use.